Delhi-NCR likely to receive monsoon between June 25-30; rain brings temporary relief, AQI remains poor

Posted on by Vividh Bharathi

New Delhi, June 6 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has indicated that the southwest monsoon is likely to reach Delhi and the wider National Capital Region (NCR) between June 25 and June 30, offering residents a clearer timeline for the arrival of the much-awaited rainy season.

The forecast comes after thunderstorms and scattered rainfall brought significant relief from the intense summer heat across Delhi-NCR on Thursday. With temperatures easing temporarily, attention has now shifted to the progress of the monsoon, which remains crucial for the region after weeks of sweltering heat.

The southwest monsoon made its onset over Kerala on June 4, three days later than its normal date and five days after the IMD’s initial forecast. Despite the delayed start, weather experts expect the monsoon to advance steadily and cover most parts of the country by the third week of June.

According to the IMD’s monsoon progression map, Delhi, Noida, Gurugram and Ghaziabad are expected to witness the onset of the monsoon between June 25 and 30. The weather system is also forecast to advance into parts of Haryana, Punjab and Chandigarh during the same period.

Several northern and hilly regions, including parts of Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh, may also receive rainfall around the same time, bringing respite from the prevailing heatwave-like conditions.

A Western Disturbance that became active around June 3 has already provided relief to millions across North India, where temperatures had remained exceptionally high in recent weeks. However, meteorologists have cautioned that sudden spells of heavy rain could lead to waterlogging in urban areas, while strong winds and lightning may pose risks in open spaces and mountainous regions.

The IMD has forecast continued thunderstorm and rainfall activity across several areas on June 6 before weather conditions gradually stabilise. Temperatures are expected to rise again after the current spell subsides and may remain elevated until the monsoon progresses further north towards the end of the month.

Last year, the southwest monsoon reached Delhi on June 29, two days later than its normal onset date of June 27, based on the 1961-2019 average.

Meanwhile, Delhi’s air quality remained in the “poor” category. Anand Vihar recorded an AQI of 284, while Mundka (239), Wazirpur (214), Okhla Phase-2 (208) and IIT Delhi (187) were among the city’s most polluted locations.

–IANS

jk/rad

Related Posts

Chandrababu Naidu seeks NITI Aayog’s support to achieve Swarnandhra goal

Amaravati, Feb 7 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Friday sought the NITI Aayog’s support to achieve the Swarnandhra goal of one AI professional and one entrepreneur in every family.

The Chief Minister made the request when NITI Aayog Vice-Chairman Suman Bery met him at the State Secretariat here.

Naidu explained to Bery the aims and objectives of the Swarnandhra-2047 vision, while also briefing him on the umpteen opportunities available in the state and the developmental activities proposed. He also sought the active cooperation of NITI Aayog in extending the technological assistance and in implementing new policies.

Informing Bery about the target set to reach by 2047, the Chief Minister said that the $2.4 trillion economy will have to be achieved by 2047 with a 15 per cent growth rate every year with an average $42,000 per capita income.

He expressed confidence that the state will move much ahead if NITI Aayog extends its support and Andhra Pradesh will stand as a model State in Viksit Bharat-2047.

Bery was of the opinion that this is the most favourable time for both the Centre and the state. He felt that there was a great opportunity for development and promised that NITI Aayog would play its role.

The Chief Minister said that the main focus is now on Swarnandhra-2047 with economic progress, skill development, setting up of industries and stability. He told NITI Ayog Vice-Chairman that he wants to develop the state as a global leader in human resource development and good governance.

He, however, said that the state is now facing certain challenges, particularly as the financial issues have not been settled yet post-bifurcation and also Andhra Pradesh lost Hyderabad which was a growth engine for generating revenue for the state.

Apart from these issues, the previous government has totally neglected the capital expenditure for five years and did not provide any basic amenities, Naidu said. He, however, said that every effort is being made to strengthen the state by utilising the available advantages and by overcoming the challenges.

The major advantages are that the State has the third largest sea coast having huge connectivity by road, ports and railways, the Chief Minister said and also mentioned the existing three industrial corridors. The state is also a gateway for East-South-East Asia besides attracting investments in renewable energy and data technology, the Chief Minister told Suman Bery.

Naidu also sought the NITI Aayog assistance to transform Visakhapatnam as an economic region which is one of the four growth hubs in the country along with the development of Amravati and Tirupati as regional growth hubs. He also wanted both the state government and NITI Aayog to work together in strengthening the industrial corridors, skilling hubs, smart cities and basic facilities.

–IANS

ms/vd

Road rage: 4 held for thrashing East Delhi bizman, driving off in his car to Haridwar

New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) Four men were arrested for thrashing a pastry shop owner in a road rage incident in east Delhi’s Pandav Nagar and driving away in his car from the spot to Uttarakhand, a Delhi Police official said on Tuesday.

Vinod Sharma, 53, was assaulted by the four men around 9 P.M. on June 20 when his car accidentally grazed the vehicle the men were travelling in.

After a heated argument ensued, the men beat the businessman up and thereafter they took his car and drove off to Haridwar.

According to Deputy Commissioner of Police (East), Abhishek Dhania, the four arrested accused were identified as Himanshu, Sunny, Shahan-e-Alam and Tanuj.

DCP Dhania said, “After the incident, we used technical and local surveillance to track down the vehicle in Haridwar and arrested the culprits after laying traps at four different points.”

“After our team reached the spot where the incident took place, Sharma was shifted for medical care and the entire route taken by the accused to steal his vehicle was traced using CCTV footage and technical tools,” he said.

“We found out that the culprits drove the car to Ghazipur Khadar, Ghaziabad, Muzaffarnagar and then Haridwar,” said DCP Dhania.

“With the help of Uttarakhand Police we learnt that the stolen vehicle was stationed in a parking lot in Haridwar,” he added.

One of the accused, identified as Himanshu, was arrested on June 21 from East Delhi and based on his interrogation the police laid traps at 15 places including Haridwar, Muzaffarnagar, Ghaziabad and Ghazipur for the other accused, he said.

“On Monday, our traps yielded result, and we arrested two of the culprits, identified as Sunny and Shahan-e-Alam,” he said.

The fourth accused, Tanuj, was not present at the spot of the road rage incident but he has been arrested on charges of criminal conspiracy as he helped the others to escape with the stolen vehicle, said the DCP.

He said the stolen vehicle has been traced and the process for restoring it to the owner has been launched.

The accused have been booked under penal provisions dealing with use of criminal force or assault, conspiracy and theft, said a police officer.

–IANS

rch/rad

J&K govt terminates four employees for links with narcotics trade

Jammu, March 26 (IANS) The Jammu and Kashmir government on Wednesday terminated four of its employees from service over their involvement in the narcotics trade.

Officials said that four government employees — Abdul Rashid Bhat, Gang Coolie, Irrigation & Flood Control Division Sumbal; Dilbag Singh, Lineman, Jal Shakti (PHE) Sub-Division, Hiranagar; Gulzar Ahmed, Assistant Motorman, Hydraulic Division Ramban; and Noor Mohammad Sheikh, Gang Coolie, Ferozpora Basin, Irrigation division, Tangmarg — have been dismissed from their service.

The employees have been dismissed following investigations under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. Cases have been registered against them in their respective areas for links with the narcotics trade, said the officials.

After the abrogation of Article 370 and with the implementation of J&K Reorganisation Act 2019, the UT government has been using powers vested in the Lt. Governor under Article 311 (2) (c) of the Indian constitution to terminate people in government service for their involvement in terrorist, anti-national, drug smuggling, hawala rackets, etc., which are detrimental to the safety and security of the country.

Such employees are removed from service after a detailed report is sought on their activities. After the competent authority is satisfied with their involvement in such activities, these employees are dismissed from service. During the last four years, many such government employees working in police, revenue, forest, public works, banks, etc., have been sacked.

Article 311 (2) (c) of the Constitution of India provides for the dismissal of a person employed in civil capacities under Union or a State. Once the activities of the employee have come to the adverse notice of law enforcement and intelligence agencies, as they found him/her involved in activities prejudicial to the interests of the State such as involvement in terror-related activities, action is taken.

Article 311(2)(c) of the Indian Constitution allows for the dismissal, removal, or reduction in rank of a civil servant without a prior inquiry if the President or Governor is satisfied that, in the interest of state security, it is not expedient to hold an inquiry.

–IANS

sq/dpb